Dealing with fear and media

Research has found that these things are most likely to be scary to children:

Movies, Television, Violence

That’s Not Me: Addressing diversity in media

Teachers who include media literacy in their classrooms often face issues that don’t arise in other subjects. Nothing illustrates this better than the issue of diversity in media. It’s not unreasonable for teachers to see the topic as a can of worms and be concerned about offending students and their parents – not to mention worrying about what the students themselves might say. At the same time, it’s a topic that is simply too important to be ignored: what we see in media hugely influences how we see others, ourselves and the world. As a result, an ability to analyze media depictions of diversity is not only a key element of being media literate, it’s essential to understanding many of the social issues and concerns that we face as citizens. That’s why Media Awareness Network has developed That’s Not Me – a new online tutorial for professional development to help educators and community leaders approach this issue through key concepts of media literacy.

Indigenous People, Diversity in Media, Parents, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ Representation, Religion, Stereotyping, Television, Visible Minorities

Outcome Chart - Ontario - World Cultures 12 HSC4M

Outcome Chart - Ontario - World Cultures 12 HSC4M

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English as a Second Language 1205

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English as a Second Language 1205

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English as a Second Language 3205

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English as a Second Language 3205

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Knowledge and Employability Social Studies Grade 8

This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Economics CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Economics CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Geography CGF3M: Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Geography CGF3M: Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM 2115: AV Production

COM 2115: AV Production

1. develop skills using production elements

1.1 use correct terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures

1.2 demonstrate a variety of production elements through project work; e.g., camera framing and focusing, lighting, audio manipulation

1.3 demonstrate continuity and sequencing; e.g., costumes, lighting, location

1.4 identify and employ correct use of audio and video file formats